A 43-year-old male patient has removed a tick from his arm prior to your arrival. He is refusing all care at this time. Which of these statements made by the EMT would be most appropriate?
A) "Tick bites are often poisonous, not becoming obvious for several days."
B) "All tick bites carry the potential for Rocky Mountain fever and Lyme disease."
C) "If the tick has been embedded for more than an hour, you require emergency treatment."
D) "Tick bites can result in bacterial infections, which can be very serious."
D) "Tick bites can result in bacterial infections, which can be very serious."
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A) Corruption B) Fraud C) A violation of state law D) Cheating
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A) turn off all lights and sirens and wait for the red light to turn green. B) come to a complete stop and then proceed after looking in all directions. C) remain close behind the fire engine to ensure visibility of both vehicles. D) use a different siren tone while entering the intersection at a slow speed.